Features Archives - Classic Dirt Bike

From the archive: 1974 Kawasaki MX – Lean, mean and lime green

13th July 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Kawasaki’s advertising slogan in the Seventies made much of the light weight and colour of their MX models, we check out an SR400 which epitomised the advert legend. Words and pics: Tim Britton It is

From the archive: Shop Window to the World

6th July 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

The ISDT often showcased future developments in our industry and proved they would work too. Naturally the press were there. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Mortons Archive This is a little bit of personal indulgence on

From the Archive: Super Profile – A works TriBSA

29th June 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Though still fielding machines based on production bikes, the UK team for 1966 had some good kit. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Nick Haskell To perform well on the world stage was always the aim of

From the archive: You need a… Matchless trials bike

15th June 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

You probably don’t realise it, but a big four-stroke single is what you need in your life right now and the AMC versionis pretty damned handsome. Surely everyone must know the story of how the

From the archive: Showtime at Stafford

1st June 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

October is a busy month on the shows scene for CDB, enjoy our overview of the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Fiona Watson Oh boy, is interest in the Classic Mechanics era

From the archive: When BB was king – Gold Star MX

19th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Although BSA’s DBD models are the ultimate development of the company’s MX machines, the BB version was the start. CDB checks one out. Words and pics: Tim Britton Long before Jeff Smith earned the world

Trio of Brough Superiors, right? Wrong.

13th May 2020 Sam Hewitt Features

Photo: Mortons Archive Three big V-twins, featuring plated petrol tanks and even at a glance a fine specification, with speedometers and lighting sets apparent. Brough Superiors, right? Wrong… At a glance – and to be

From the archive: An hour with Rob Edwards

12th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Stalwart of the Montesa trials team Rob Edwards got his break with a semi-official AJS. John Moffat has an hour with the modest Tees-sider. Words: Rob Edwards and John MoffatPics: Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons

From the Archive: International Dirt Bike Show

5th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Though a modern event, there is still the odd thing for us classic enthusiasts at the Motul- sponsored International Dirt Bike Show… With all that’s best in the modern dirt bike scene on display at

From the Archive: Rebuilding the legend

17th April 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

No question about it, factory team bikes have a hard life but their prototype predecessors have an even harder one. CDB checks out a 1970 370RN Suzuki development model. Words and pics Tim Britton Looking